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09-17-2020, 02:14 PM | #199 |
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just got it installed. Mid-cornering is more flat, and precise. Braking is also a bit more consistent if dive a bit deeper. Everything on the suspension is stock.
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10-15-2020, 02:34 PM | #200 |
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Just sending out some gratitude to you guys - great thread - ordered mine, got all the install tips and torque specs I'll need from you all
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10-16-2020, 12:09 PM | #201 |
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As long as you have the right bits, it's a quick install. I had to pull the bar itself (mounts stayed on) a month ago to change my spark plugs. Had it completely off in under a minute, and same to remount. Super easy
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10-19-2020, 06:18 PM | #202 |
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My EBay strut bar just got delivered.
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10-19-2020, 08:02 PM | #203 |
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Install was cake.
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10-19-2020, 08:05 PM | #204 |
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dude, you need to wash and detail that engine bay!!!
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10-19-2020, 08:18 PM | #205 |
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Lol! I was thinking the same thing!!!!!!!!
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10-25-2020, 08:08 PM | #206 |
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Ha, have fun adjusting your BC coil overs now... we are in the same boat
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10-25-2020, 10:03 PM | #207 | |
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Oh, cleaned up the engine bay. Still need to paint my strut bar and other bars.
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10-25-2020, 11:07 PM | #208 |
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For those who want to still adjust their coilovers: if your brand offers the remote adjuster stick things, just drill a hole into the mounting base and stick it through. I'm about to test this myself lol
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10-26-2020, 12:23 PM | #209 |
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Let me know how this works. Although, I don't plan to adjust my coils often.
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10-26-2020, 12:31 PM | #210 |
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How would that work? I would guess the base plate wouldn't allow you to access it, but maybe I need to go check it out... I'd be very interested in this mod.
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https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/br-...dium=ppc&ttv=2 Basically, it replaces the original knob, and is a flexible metal rod. You'd thread that through the hole you drill in the base plate, and can then rotate it. Works on the same principle as those flexible screwdriver attachments. They might look too long, but that's because they're intended to be cut to length. Take top knob off, cut it, then reattach top knob to the shortened wire.
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10-27-2020, 11:32 PM | #212 |
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Seriously? More toys!? Fun never ends with this stuff...
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10-30-2020, 08:15 PM | #213 |
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Install was extremely straightforward - unlike BrowBMW, who has a full Kardashian season's worth of strut bar drama :
Huge sigh of relief when all my mount bolt holes lined up. A few things to add: - the hex on my bolts isn't 1/4", it's a bit larger and actually 7mm. It takes enough force to do the initial clamping of the bar mount that I figure the 1/4" hex would've left me brokenhearted with a stripped bolt head. Reminder that the other nuts are 17mm (two need socket and two need wrench). 28nm on the 6 strut tower bolts and 24nm on the two bar mounts indeed felt reasonable - like BrowBMW I have the BMS intake. Like him, I removed the vertical torx screw to allow the filter and tube to shift forward 1/2-1" (towards the bumper) so the strut bar had clearance. Before that I took off the intake in order to move the intake clamp screw to the underside so it didn't bump against the bar. Unlike BrowBMW, after the bar was bolted down I was able to push the filter/tube back into place and line up/screw in the torx screw without issue. Maybe I'll have some issues after some driving, dunno. Pics attached - my bar is a bit scratched up, and I figure this is some kind of "factory seconds" situation where the seller got the hook up and is unloading stuff that's not suitable for the showroom. Whatever, as you can tell from my engine bay I'm not planning on showing off anytime soon
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Nice! Just paint the bar anyway and you'll be good to go! Drama... wait til you see the diverter valve video - It went from a DIY to a bloopers video.
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Mine was scratched up too. I posted pics a couple pages back. Eventually I'll just paint it.
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11-18-2020, 08:26 PM | #216 |
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Got my Strut bar installed. Everything lined up perfectly. Now I just need to pull it back off with the other braces and lay down some paint.
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Just ordered mine today on eBay. $45 plus $39.78 shipping. Should arrive sometime in January or February. Looking forward to installing it and replacing a few more parts of the suspension when I eventually have time.
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